It is a matter of great pride to be recognised best management institute in India: IIMA Director on NIRF 2025 Rankings

It is a matter of great pride to be recognised best management institute in India: IIMA Director on NIRF 2025 Rankings

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New Delhi, Updated on Sep 4, 2025 15:59 IST

IIM Ahmedabad has once again been ranked as the Best Management Institute in the country by NIRF for the 6th consecutive year.

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has once again retained the top spot in the NIRF Rankings 2025 in the MBA category, for the sixth consecutive year.

Speaking on this achievement, Prof. Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIMA, mentioned, “At IIMA, we remain committed to nurturing management leaders and innovators who can address the challenges of a rapidly changing world. It is a matter of great pride for us to be recognised as the best management institute in India for the sixth consecutive year by the Ministry of Education’s NIRF 2025 rankings. This achievement also reflects the unwavering commitment of our faculty, students, and alumni towards academic excellence, impactful research, and meaningful contributions to society. Our strong focus on research and innovation continues to shape new ideas and solutions that influence both academia and industry, while reinforcing IIMA’s role as a thought leader in management education.”

The NIRF Rankings ranks higher education institutions across the country under several categories, with 17 categories this year. NIRF Rankings is based on the following broad parameters: ‘Teaching, Learning and Resources’, ‘Research and Professional Practices’, ‘Graduation Outcomes’, ‘Outreach and Inclusivity’, and ‘Perception’.

Q:   What are the CAT exam slot timings?
A:
CAT exam is held in three slots for the past three years. Earlier it used to be held in two slots of three hours each, but since 2020 it is held in three slots of two hours each. The three slots are conducted between 8 am to 4 pm. The first slot is held from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, the second slot is held from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm and the third slot is held from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. In these three slots, about 2.22 Lacs candidates are accommodated at over 400 test centres in about 150 plus cities across India. The exam slots are allotted to candidates by the examination authorities as per the receipt of applications and candidates cannot request for change of examination slot. They have to give the test in the slot mentioned on the admit card.
Q:   Which IIM will conduct CAT 2025?
A:

CAT exam is conducted by any one of the top 6 Indian Institute of Management on rotation basis. Each of the top IIM conducts the exam after a gap of five years. The responsibility to conduct the CAT 2024 was given to IIM Calcutta. For CAT 2025, IIM Kozhikode will be the exam convening institute. IIM Kozhikode will be responsible for preparation and conduct of the exam without glitches, in collaboration with TCS for test labs and centres. The institute will design the question papers, exam pattern and guidelines, as well as manage the conduct of exam and preparation of admit card, answer key and result. CAT Conducting Indian Institute of Management Over the Years:

2024: IIM Calcutta

2023: IIM Lucknow

·       2022: IIM Bangalore

·       2021: IIM Ahmedabad

·       2020: IIM Indore

·       2019: IIM Kozhikode

·       2018: IIM Calcutta

·       2017: IIM Lucknow

·       2016: IIM Bangalore

·       2015: IIM Ahmedabad

·       2014: IIM Indore

·       2013: IIM Indore

·       2012: IIM Kozhikode

·       2011: IIM Calcutta

·       2010: IIM Lucknow

·       2009: IIM Ahmedabad

Q:   What are the items to carry on the CAT exam day?
A:

Every candidate must carry a blue/black ball point pen and a few copies of their passport size photo to the exam centre. They must not carry any stationary item other than the pen. Candidates who have diabetes can carry fruits as per medical prescription. No other item will be allowed inside the exam venue. Candidates must not carry bags or valuables as there will be no arrangement for depositing while candidates appear for the exam. Candidates must also not carry notebooks or rough paper to the CAT exam centre. Any candidate found with an unauthorised item will be disqualified.

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